My Backyard: Fort Ann, New York

Olivia FullerFebruary 21, 2014

THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS OF UPSTATE NEW YORK, U.S.A. Nestled away in the Adirondack foothills lies the historic village of Fort Ann, New York. This is where my ...

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Heckling on a Sunday Afternoon: London’s Speaker’s Corner

Mark SavileFebruary 21, 2014

LONDON, U.K. On a sunny yet cold and blustery Sunday morning in a park corner, five men are standing a short distance apart from each other on folding chairs an...

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Culture Shock: Trusting the Process

Colton HelmsFebruary 19, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. "If you presume to love something, you must love the process of it much more than you love the finished product." ~ John Irving I never believed...

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Rome’s Colosseum: Valuable Visit or Tourist Trap?

Mark SavileFebruary 19, 2014

ROME, ITALY. Arguably the Italian capital's most iconic building, and a structure immediately recognised the world over, the Colosseum is astounding to behold. ...

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A new Banksy in Madrid?

ROOSTERGNN StaffFebruary 19, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. After discovering the signature of the graffiti artist in the Spanish capital, we have received another picture which shows an alleged Banksy gr...

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Mamá Framboise

Robert PerskyFebruary 17, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. This place can easily by called the best desert café of Madrid. The deserts are complex and wonderfully delicious. Because of this, it is very fa...

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Exploring Toledo’s Cathedral

Robert PerskyFebruary 16, 2014

TOLEDO, SPAIN. This amazing Gothic styled Cathedral should not be missed if you are in Toledo. It was built in 1226 and modeled off of the Bourges Cathedral. Ki...

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A Guide to Seville from a Local’s Perspective

Cat GaaFebruary 15, 2014

SEVILLE, SPAIN. To say that Seville is off the beaten path is a gross overstatement. Southern Spain’s capital is an obligatory stop on a tour of the Iberian Pen...

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El Azul de Fúcar

Robert PerskyFebruary 15, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. This coffee shop is a must go, for food and environment. The space is small and extremely welcoming. The cakes are amazing- on the day we went, t...

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Tierra

Robert PerskyFebruary 14, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. I found the perfect burrito in Madrid, and I am happy because I have been searching for it. The burritos are great, and depending how you like it...

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Postcard from … Sardinia

ROOSTERGNN StaffFebruary 14, 2014

SARDINIA. On the way to the ruins of Tharros, a herd of sheep crosses and blocks the road. In the background, a sign says "Divieto di caccia," meaning that hun...

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Olivia Te Cuida

Robert PerskyFebruary 13, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. The food is fresh, attention is paid to its selection for the menu, it is healthy, and the e...

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Banksy In Madrid

ROOSTERGNN StaffFebruary 13, 2014

A Banksy signature, pseudonym of a prolific British street art artist, found in Madrid. The graffiti artist, who hides his true identity to the press, generall...

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A Weekend in Paradise: Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Malia Lani WilliamsFebruary 13, 2014

PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA, COSTA RICA.  If you are looking to experience some of the Caribbean culture while in Costa Rica, visit Puerto Viejo! Located in the S...

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Volcán Poás National Park: a Weekend Hike Near San José

Malia Lani WilliamsFebruary 12, 2014

VOLCAN POAS, COSTA RICA. Costa Rica has six active volcanoes, one of which is Volcán Poas. I had the pleasure of visiting this Volcano this past year in May.  T...

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Buenas y Santas

Robert PerskyFebruary 12, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Buenas y Santas is a good Argentinian restaurant. The inside is bare and the space small. It is known for its hamburgers, empanadillas, quiches, ...

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